Volunteer

Volunteer at Soma Matha Spiritual Center

Volunteers are crucial part of the running of the Soma Matha. It is by the dedicated efforts of volunteers that our service is possible. All service done for a spiritual center is considered Seva or selfless service. There are many areas one could offer their time to such as: Fundraising, Temple Planning, Data Organization, Book Editing, Advertising, Plant Care, Cleaning, and, Event Set-up.

What is Karma Yoga?

Seva (spiritual service also called karma yoga) is one of the best ways to prepare a person to receive divine grace. It is not possible to fill pots full of mud with pure water without first dumping the mud. People face obstacles and dis-ease on account of their own karmas (their actions). To be free from the plight of karma and to create punyam (merit) needed to receive good things, seva is the best remedy.

Spiritual service offered to a Guru is a very powerful way to free a person from the situations that bind them in the world because by the Guru’s grace, the practice of Seva works inwardly on them as they work to complete certain outer tasks. It is said that if a person desires something in the world, that they must work to give what they desire to others. This is the only lasting path to fulfillment. Spiritual service offered with compassion and selflessness frees a person from all ills.

Ways to Volunteer

Skills-Based Volunteering

Temple & Event Volunteering

Karma Yoga Retreats

Our Values

We strive to show up as our best selves to help us grow as spiritual beings.
Our core values lead us to a place of harmony in work.

Respect for Swamiji's Teachings
Faith
Truthfulness
Integrity
Non-Violence

Love and compassion
Selfless Service
Balance and Harmony
Respect for plants and animals

We request that male and female volunteers wear modest, non-revealing clothing. Additionally, volunteers are prohibited from using or possessing drugs and alcohol while volunteering.

Life at the Soma Matha